Sustainability Day, 3 May 2023

“We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.”

Barbara Ward

Thinking of the words of Barbara Ward, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi dedicates Wednesday 3 May 2023 to explore ways to create a more sustainable future for the community and the planet as a whole. Join us!

From 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the atrium, Organizations and experts in sustainability will engage in discussions, workshops, and activities. It is also an opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in sustainable practices and technologies, and how they can be applied to create positive change in our daily lives.

You can join the event at any point in time, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

Event programme:

  • 12:00pm-6:00pm

    -Environmental Fair with all organisations
    -Official Launch of SUAD Training Program by Climate Fresk: On the Way to COP 28 Workshops

  • 12:00pm-12:20pm

    Youth for Sustainability Talk, Youth for Sustainability

  • 12:00pm-2:00pm

    Workshops by Eedama:
    -Paper Making
    -Urban Farming

  • 12:20pm-12:40pm

    Climate Change Debate, Emirates Green Building Council

  • 12:40pm-1:00pm

    Leaders of Change Programme, Emirates Nature – WWF

  • 1:00pm-1:30pm

    Ocean Protection Presentation, Nautica Environmental Associates

  • 1:30pm-2 :00pm

    The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA)
    -Discussion on Food Security in the UAE and the Middle East
    -Workshop: Fish Wealth and Fish Farming

  • 2:00pm-2:20pm

    Sustainable Construction Presentation, Eco Build

  • 2:00pm-4:00pm

    Workshops by Eedama:
    -Preparing Sustainable Hygiene and Cosmetics Products
    -Candle Making

  • 2:20pm-2:40pm

    Discussion: Carbon footprint and How to Reduce Emissions, Backer Hughes

  • 2:40pm-3:00pm

    Net-Zero Low Carbon Solutions Presentation, Electricité de France (EDF)

  • 3:00pm-3:20pm

    Sustainable Aviation Fuel Presentation, Air France

  • 3:20pm-3:40pm

    3D Scanning & 3D Printed Sample Parts, 3D Middle East

  • 3:40pm-4:00pm

    National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Presentation, The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

Please confirm your attendance by filling this form.

For more information: please contact Student Events and Culture Section csevents@sorbonne.ae

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sustainability@sorbonne.ae
+971(0)2 65 69 555

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